Tennessee Titans Tickets

The Tennessee Titans finished 2008 with the best record in the AFC yet fell short when it mattered most, losing at home to the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the playoffs.

It was a devastating loss for a team that managed to beat the Ravens in Baltimore earlier in the year, albeit via a blown call from the referees.

The team made sure to lock up quarterback Kerry Collins for another two seasons, meaning Vince Young will continue to ride the pine unless something dramatic happens.

However, the team suffered a big offseason loss when they were unable to re-sign defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who agreed to a more than $100 million deal with the Washington Redskins.

Haynesworth was a huge part of their defensive success, particularly with stuffing the run. He will be almost impossible to replace.

They also lost Chris Carr, a valuable kick returner and reserve cornerback, to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Titans will enjoy a rather easy schedule, however, as they will take on the AFC East and NFC West. Outside of Arizona and New England, the other teams are probably medicore at best.

The start of the season will feature a tough stretch with three of four on the road, including the season opener, a primetime game in Pittsburgh. The two games against Indianapolis will likely prove key in deciding the division champ.